늦추다

Meanings

delay; postponeTo postpone a set time or period.
delay; postponeTo do something later than the standard time.
slow downTo reduce the speed of something.
loosenTo loosen something.
loosen; relaxTo relieve tension slightly.

Examples from Lessons (3)

회의 시작 전까지 긴장 을 늦추지 마세요.
Don't let your guard down until the meeting starts.
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평소 에는 말 을 잘하던 인물 이 갑자기 목소리 톤 을 낮추고 속도 를 늦추니까 오히려 긴장감 이 확 살더라고요.
When a character who usually speaks well suddenly lowers their voice and slows down, it really brings out the tension.
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아직은 이대로 조금 더 걷고 싶어서 발걸음 을 늦추고 있어.
I'm slowing my pace because I want to walk like this for a little longer.
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Grammar in These Examples

-(으)니까Level 3So, because -고Level 1And, and then -지 말다Level 1Don't do -지Level 1Sentence ending